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Cost Accountant
Milwaukee, WI · Accounting/FinanceGlobal Power Components is a growing manufacturer of engineered to order metal enclosures for large generators and electrical distribution equipment.
We have recently moved operations into a newly renovated 300,000 sq. foot facility (right off Miller Park Way on Lincoln Ave.) that will foster our continued growth as we continue to be recognized as a leader in our industry.
As a result of our expansion, we are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team.
Core Responsibilities:
Requirements for success:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We have recently moved operations into a newly renovated 300,000 sq. foot facility (right off Miller Park Way on Lincoln Ave.) that will foster our continued growth as we continue to be recognized as a leader in our industry.
As a result of our expansion, we are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team.
Core Responsibilities:
- Analyze variances between actual cost data and estimate/standard. Communicate findings to management.
- Manage quality of cost data, driving projects to improve accuracy, completeness and scope of collection.
- Review WIP valuations at month end, identify and correct discrepancies.
- Work with engineering, purchasing and operations to analyze, plan and implement cost saving measures.
- Get deep down in the weeds of our ERP system and become the go to person for any manufacturing transaction that hits the G/L.
- Provide analytical support for design changes and capex decisions.
- Complete misc. projects and ad-hoc reporting as requested.
Requirements for success:
- Passion for your work and a strong desire for continuous improvement. Your team will have this quality, if you don’t it will show.
- Strong analytical ability and an eye for the details. If you are unsure if this is you, this role may be a struggle.
- Confidence in your ability and the strength of your analysis. You will need to communicate your conclusions which will often represent a problem that needs fixing.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Advanced user of MS Excel.
- Experience working with an ERP system. In Epicor and/or in a manufacturing environment is a huge plus.
- You consider yourself “Tech Saavy”.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.